Chapter 905 - 855: When People Leave, the Tea Cools Off! (Part 3)

Renewing the old, welcoming the new.

The traditional Spring Festival celebrated by the people of Huaxia was supposed to be lively and bustling.

But because of Qin Fan’s mysterious disappearance, neither dead nor alive.

No.1 Villa was exceptionally quiet.

Except for those who had close ties with Qin Fan.

No.1 Villa practically shut its doors to visitors.

From the first day of the New Year to the fifth day.

The Ye Family assumed the role of rejecting visitors.

Keeping the long procession of cars away from the Half Mountain Villa District.

Even generals and high-ranking officials did not have the privilege to visit.

The brothers from dormitory 708.

Ji Yuchen and her daughter.

As well as Chang Yuanyi and his son.

And Jiang Yino and her family.

All flew over on the first day of the New Year.

Yet their stay was brief, not because they didn’t want to spend more time with the couple Qin Chu and Wei Shuying.

But because Wei Shuying expressed a desire for solitude.

Even Jiang Yino’s family had to leave No.1 Villa unwillingly.

What should have been a grand New Year celebration across Huaxia.

Was dissipated by Wei Shuying’s few words.

This New Year.

For Qin Fan’s many friends and family, it was a torment.

A torment filled with tears.

The news of Qin Fan’s mishap spread among the elite circles.

Gradually, many aristocrats began to distance themselves from No.1 Villa.

Being astute, they all realized that No.1 Group was on the verge of being annexed by institutions.

Though Qin Chu’s couple perhaps had enough money to live for countless generations.

To those aristocrats, without Qin Fan, they were just a pair of ordinary wealthy upstarts.

Aristocrats with considerable influence would no longer associate themselves with mere upstarts.

In their eyes, the couple who previously commanded their respect and flattery were now seen as upstarts beneath consideration!

This situation also resulted in fewer calls for Qin Chu and Wei Shuying.

As the news of Qin Fan’s mishap escalated.

Gradually, Qin Chu’s couple’s phone records were limited to those friends with strong ties to Qin Fan.

It’s undeniable, the phrase "a person fades, the tea cools" describes their plight vividly.

Also, it’s incredibly ironic!

Fortunately, Zhuge, Ma Yunbin, and Chang Yuanyi continued to stand their ground alongside the Ye Family.

No matter what, whether Qin Fan is alive or dead, anyone trying to challenge the Qin Family must go through them first!

Deep within Forbidden.

In the conference room.

"Old Wang, you’ve seen the situation now, haven’t you? Qin Fan has been missing for over a month, and the answer is obvious!" said an elder from Forbidden.

"And then, what do you want to say?" Wang Anshi paused, then spoke.

"It’s not about what I want to say, but the facts speak for themselves! Now that Qin Fan has died, No.1 Group has been abandoned by Qin Chu’s couple. In this scenario, we must seize No.1 Group and redevelop it! Otherwise, if Qin Chu’s couple acts impulsively, No.1 Group could become property of foreign entities anytime!" the elder stated.

"And then?" Wang Anshi continued expressionlessly.

"We’ve discussed it, and No.1 Group should be controlled by the Forbidden side! We should annex and reorganize it for development! I’m preparing to send someone over to negotiate with Qin Chu’s couple. Since they have no interest in the business, let’s get them to hand over No.1 Group. We’ll provide appropriate compensation!" The elder continued.

With a self-deprecating smile.

Wang Anshi understood what the colleague was saying.

But he genuinely hoped things wouldn’t come to this.

As Hua Xiaotian stated previously.

This was a robber-like act!

Even if he wished otherwise, the situation has surpassed his expectations.

If Qin Chu’s couple could continue managing No.1 Group, he would do whatever it takes to suppress these leaders’ schemes.

But Qin Chu’s couple had already abandoned the management of No.1 Group, halting its operations for a whole month!

In such a situation, even if he wished to intervene, he felt powerless.

After all, Forbidden City is not solely under his command.

"Is this how all of you see it?"

Sorrowfully exhaling, Old Wang asked.

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

Three out of the seven elders raised their hands in agreement.

"And what about you?"

Wang Anshi looked at the other four.

But those four lowered their heads.

They remained silent.

They didn’t express their stance.

Yet their attitude was clear.

They weren’t opposed but wouldn’t take part either.

In any case, they didn’t want to share the pie.

The silence of these four Forbidden elders made the other three elders stealthily smile.

No stance is good, although the cake is large, it’s best to divide it among fewer people.

Now with Qin Fan allegedly dead, they were without worries.

Though it’s officially endorsed, everyone understands the nature of this act.

"Dismissed!"

Sigh-!

Taking a deep breath.

Wang Anshi didn’t express his attitude on the matter.

With a wave of his hand, he rose to leave.

The three Forbidden elders’ faces lit up with smiles.

Wang Anshi did not directly respond to this matter, effectively implying consent!

"Brilliant!"

Watching Old Wang’s silhouette depart.

The three elders collectively cheerfully exclaimed.

Yet as Wang Anshi walked away, he suddenly shuddered.

Brilliant?

If he were truly brilliant, he wouldn’t be contradicting himself!

He previously stated that nobody could touch No.1 Group, and now he tacitly agrees.

It can’t be denied, it’s mocking, truly mocking.

But he had no choice; the abandonment by Qin Chu and Wei Shuying had left him unable to protect them further.

For the greater good, he absolutely did not want to witness the decline or disappearance of No.1 Group.

In the Human World.

A person fades, the tea cools.

Various sinister entities began coveting No.1 Group and Qin Chu’s couple.

In the Underworld.

Calm as ever.

The turmoil triggered by Qin Fan earlier in the Underworld has restored its harmony and order.

King Yan remains in the Yama Hall, handling his so-called myriad affairs.

As if he had forgotten the existence of Qin Fan.

But indeed, it’s understandable—let alone a mere unawakened legacy soul.

Even if Qin Fan weren’t in the state of a corporeal soul, without awakening, he could not withstand the Demon Punishment Prison and would end up having his essence refined.

Only the Judge, seated high in the Reincarnation Hall, felt uneasy.

He believed things couldn’t be that simple.

As the master of Great Saint Inheritance, even heavenly punishment couldn’t destroy him.

Will he ultimately fall in the Underworld?

Even though indications established the possibility of Qin Fan’s downfall.

He still sensed a looming catastrophe.

He tossed aside the Life and Death Judgement Pen.

Dressed in a flamboyant red cloak, he hurried towards the Nineteen Layers of Demon Punishment Prison.

At the entrance.

"My lord!"

The ghostly soldiers guarding there bowed and greeted.

"How is it?" asked the Judge.

"Reporting to my lord, this sinful creature is confined within the Demon Slaying Prison Fire, absolutely cannot cause any disruptions! Forty-six of forty-nine days have passed; in three more days, the essence of the sinful creature will likely become a sacrifice for the Demon Slaying Prison Fire, so my lord need not worry about eventualities!" a ghostly commander replied.

"Very well, very well!"

Upon hearing no anomalies, the Judge couldn’t help but exhale in relief.

And didn’t linger further, as he dared not venture deep into the Demon Slaying Prison Fire to inspect the situation.

With a word, he spins and immediately vanishes into thin air.

Yet shortly after he disappeared.

Deep within the Demon Punishment Prison.

Suddenly, bubbling sounds arose.

The sound was suppressed by the layers of Prison Fire, unable to spread.

Below.

In the midst of Demon Slaying Prison Fire, Qin Fan suddenly opened his eyes sharply.

His eyes, glowing with golden fire, fused with the Demon Slaying Prison Fire.

For forty-six days, the Prison Fire has burned, but not only did it fail to dissolve his body.

It further hardened his physique, emanating a radiant glow!

Eyes open, motionless.

The Prison Fire gradually coalesced into a human shape, then dominantly embedded within his body!